Jazz gospel concert in Morrisville

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Jerry Rife's Rhythm Kings, featuring Rider University music professor Jerry Rife on clarinet, headlines the ninth annual Dixieland Jazz Hymns and Spirituals concert from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday May 1 at Morrisville United Methodist Church at 501 W. Maple Ave. in Morrisville.

Rife formed the seven-piece band in 1984, inspired by early New Orleans acts the New Orleans Rhythm Kings and the Original Dixieland Jazz Band. The music at this event will feature old standards such as "Amazing Grace" and "When the Saints Go Marching In."

"The main attraction for our audience is that, today, not only have the venues for traditional jazz severely dwindled, but there are even fewer venues to hear hymns and spirituals played in that genre," says concert organizer James Dugan.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Information: 215-891-8295; www.mumcpa.org.

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